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Hero Honda Karizma

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Hero Honda Karizma
Vijay Lamba@vijaylamba
Jan 05, 2004 03:31 AM, 6173 Views
(Updated Jan 05, 2004)
Driven for 3000 Km - Read on...

I’m 33 now. I drove bikes till I was 24. i’ve had hero honda, KB, yamaha and suzuki. I came to India in august 2003 for 6 months (work + vacation) and in October, when it was not so warm, decided to purchase the best sporty looking bike available here (i plan to sell the bike before leaving in Jan 2004 end). There was only one - Karizma by hero honda. The odometer is at 2500km and I know exactly how karizma behaves on and off road. here r some points which may help you guys: 1. bike is heavier than it looks. 2. it is very comfortable at 105-106 km/hr. 3. after 2nd service, bike goes to a max 138 km/hr - single rider. 4. if u think u r going at 40, then look down - it’ll be around 60 or 65 km/hr. 5. bike cruises at 80 - 85 km/hr. 6. average ranges between 25 and 40 kms to a litre. 7. requires chain tightening more than normal. 8. it behaves different off-road as compared to other bikes that i’ve driven. once u get the hang of it then it is one of the most comfortable off-road bikes. 9. the front lights and mounting which are fixed are GREAT. 10. brakes are excellent. 11. be careful on turns - not that bike is unsafe, its the speed - u’ll be much faster than what u feel. 12. requires tuning to be precise and accurate. 13. better customer service if u have to go for servicing. karizma gets the priority. 14. better if u add system-G with normal feul than use speed. if possible use 93 octane which is not that readily available. put 93 octane petrol and see your bike change to super bike 15. whoever likes adrenalin rush and loves bikes shd buy karizma without thinking. 16. people do gather around whereever u park. they ask questions and compliment/comment on your karizma. feels good. 17. everybody is looking at u and u’r karizma at EVERY stop light. 18. it has no leg guard and no place to put it too. but I guess leg guard wd spoil the look of the bike. 19. bike is stable at high speeds. 20. bike is higher than others in india. 21. once used to it, bike is comfortable for long drives (around 150 km). 22. it behaves much better if the tyre pressure is accurate. 23. alloy wheels are very strong and pot holes or off-roading is no problem either for shockers or tyres. 24. karizma is better for mature drivers. this shd not be your first bike and if it is then drive it slow and get the hang of it before u start zipping. 25. does not require bigger/broader tyres. 26. drive at 80 without over revving and u’ll get 40 km to a litre. 27. do not lend u’r bike - they’ll drop it :) 28. yellow karizma is the best. I think i’ve pretty much covered everything. I can summarize by saying - ITS GREAT!!!. I hope this helps you. let me know if u have any specific questions.

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